INTRODUCTION: Select 4 of the videos to watch. As you watch, take notes and sketch ideas (what is a trebuchet? How does a trebuchet work? What are the different parts of a trebuchet? Which parts seem essential to making the trebuchet work? … etc) You will use your notes/sketches to help you create your own table top trebuchet in class.
Once you have completed this initial research, take your research a step further. Look for online sources that answer your questions. When you find a good source, email the link and a summary of what you liked about it to the teacher.
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Use your learning to help you create a proposal for your trebuchet design. You will present your design to peer groups and record their feedback. You may use any new learning / suggestions to redesign your proposal.
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INTRODUCTION: Select 4 of the videos to watch. As you watch, take notes and sketch ideas (what is a trebuchet? How does a trebuchet work? What are the different parts of a trebuchet? Which parts seem essential to making the trebuchet work? … etc) You will use your notes/sketches to help you create your own table top trebuchet in class.videos:
Once you have completed this initial research, take your research a step further. Look for online sources that answer your questions. When you find a good source, email the link and a summary of what you liked about it to the teacher.
Here are some examples of helpful sites shared by students
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